Chili with Kidney Beans

Directions

• Sauté ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat until brown. Depending on the fat content of your ground beef (e.g., 80/20), you may need to add a touch of olive oil if it appears too dry.
• While beef browns, add kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce to large pot and heat over medium.
• Once beef is brown, transfer meat to pot with beans and tomatoes. Reserve a small amount of grease in the skillet.
• Return skillet to medium-high heat and add chopped onions to skillet and sauté until translucent, approximately 5-7 min.
• Add minced garlic to the skillet with the onions, stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
• Transfer onions and garlic to pot and stir to combine.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and stir to combine.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered on low for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
• After an hour, taste chili and add salt to taste for your preference (up to 1 tsp).
• Garnish with sour cream, green onions, cheddar cheese, or whatever else you like.